1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
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URI | 14 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 27 |
MAINE | 7 | 16 | 28 | 0 | 51 |
Ferguson throws for 5 TDs, Maine beats Rhode Island 51-27
ORONO, Maine -- Chris Ferguson threw for five touchdowns and Josh Mack rushed for 248 yards and another score as Maine dominated the final two quarters to beat Rhode Island 51-27 on Saturday in the 96th meeting between the teams.
The Black Bears (2-3, 1-3, Colonial Athletic Association) have now won 11 straight over Rhode Island (1-5, 0-3).
Micah Wright returned a punt 77 yards for a score late in the first half to give the Bears their first lead, taking a 23-21 advantage into the break.
Mack, who rushed for 185 yards in the second half, ran for one score and Ferguson, a freshman, passed for three more in the third quarter as Maine charged ahead 51-21 going into the fourth.
Jaleel Reed caught five passes for 123 yards and three touchdowns.
Rhode Island's Aaron Parker caught four passes for 95 yards and one score.
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Game Information
2024 Coastal Athletic Association Standings
Team | CONF | OVR |
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Delaware | 1-0 | 3-0 |
New Hampshire | 1-0 | 3-1 |
Rhode Island | 1-0 | 3-1 |
Stony Brook | 1-0 | 3-1 |
Villanova | 1-0 | 3-1 |
Monmouth | 1-0 | 2-2 |
Hampton | 0-0 | 3-1 |
William & Mary | 0-0 | 3-1 |
Richmond | 0-0 | 2-2 |
UAlbany | 0-0 | 1-2 |
Elon | 0-0 | 1-3 |
Maine | 0-1 | 2-2 |
Bryant | 0-1 | 1-3 |
North Carolina A&T | 0-1 | 1-3 |
Towson | 0-1 | 1-3 |
Campbell | 0-2 | 1-3 |